More about Quinto

Quinto (Spanish for 5th) is the obvious answer if you're playing "one of these things is not like the others." Although maybe not as stunning as his pure white brothers, he's still plenty adorable, and he has a super sweet temperament that makes up for any lack in the looks department. He is especially people-focused, and while he's friendly to and accepts pets from everyone he tends to choose an absolute favorite and follow that person around as much as possible. Quinto will sit in the barstool next to my oldest son while he's eating breakfast, then wait outside his bedroom door while he gets dressed. He also has an insatiable curiosity for checking out new small spaces with doors, which has led to him getting shut in/nearly shut in numerous cupboards, closets, the fridge, the dryer, and the dishwasher. Playful, snuggly, and good with the litterbox. He's a gem!   Quinto has tested positive for Feline Coronavirus (FCoV). FCoV is a common virus in cats, often causing mild gastrointestinal issues. In some cases, it can lead to a more serious condition called Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a disease that can be fatal. FCoV is not contagious to humans or other species, but it can spread between cats, particularly in environments with multiple cats, like shelters or multi-cat households.   Quinto is from an owner surrender with 4 siblings. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.   Want to adopt a kitten? We highly recommend you consider bringing home two instead of one! Adopting kittens in pairs has been proven to be beneficial for cats’ emotional and behavioral well-being and greatly improves the likelihood of long-term adopter happiness as a result. Adopting more than one kitten also reduces the risk of “Single Kitten Syndrome” (also known as Tarzan Syndrome), a symptom of under-socialization during a kitten’s most formative weeks. Kittens who are under-socialized may develop aggressive tendencies toward both other animals and humans as they grow, creating lifelong behavioral issues for owners.